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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.88, 10,168.20 and 4,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.88, 10,168.20 and 4,535.88 is: 6,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.88 : 10,168.20 = 4,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.88/10,168.20 = 4,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.88x = 10,168.20 × 4,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.88x = 46,121,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121,735.02/7,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,257.29

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